Welcome to Blackham

Blackham is a small village located in the Wealden district of East Sussex, England. The village is situated on the border of Kent and Sussex, and it is surrounded by beautiful countryside. The village is known for its historic buildings, including the 13th-century St. Mary's Church, which is a Grade II listed building. The church has a beautiful stained glass window and a bell tower that dates back to the 15th century.

Blackham is also home to several popular pubs and restaurants, including The White Hart, which is a traditional English pub that serves delicious food and drinks. The pub has a cozy atmosphere and is a popular spot for locals and tourists alike. Another popular restaurant in the village is The Hatch, which serves modern British cuisine using locally sourced ingredients.

In addition to its historic buildings and great food, Blackham is also a popular destination for outdoor enthusiasts. The village is surrounded by beautiful countryside, and there are several walking and cycling trails that offer stunning views of the surrounding area. The village is also close to several nature reserves, including the Ashdown Forest, which is a designated Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty. Overall, Blackham is a charming village that offers something for everyone, whether you're interested in history, food, or outdoor activities.

Local Weather

Light drizzle

Temp: 13°C

Feels Like: 11.8°C

Wind: 8.3 MPH

Wind Dir: E

Local Schools

School	Details
Fordcombe Church Of England Primary School Academy Converter Ages:4-11 Head Teacher Mr Chris Blackburn	The Green Fordcombe Tunbridge Wells Kent TN3 0RY 1892740224 School Website
St Michaels Primary School Community School Ages:4-11 Head Teacher Mrs Catherine O'shea	Station Road Withyham Hartfield East Sussex TN7 4BP 01892770307 School Website
Penshurst Church Of England Voluntary Aided Primary School Voluntary Aided School Ages:4-11 Head Teacher Miss Susan Elliott	High Street Penshurst Tonbridge Kent TN11 8BX 01892870446 School Website
Langton Green Primary School Community School Ages:4-11 Head Teacher Mr Alex Cornelius	Lampington Row Langton Green Royal Tunbridge Wells Kent TN3 0JG 01892862648 School Website
Groombridge St Thomas Church Of England Primary School Voluntary Aided School Ages:4-11 Head Teacher Miss Caroline Powell	Corseley Road Groombridge Royal Tunbridge Wells East Sussex TN3 9SF 01892864305 School Website
St Mary The Virgin Church Of England Primary School Voluntary Aided School Ages:4-11 Head Teacher Ms James Procter	High Street Hartfield East Sussex TN7 4AA 01892770221 School Website
Chiddingstone Church Of England School Academy Converter Ages:5-11 Head Teacher Mrs Rachel Streatfeild	Chiddingstone Edenbridge Kent TN8 7AH 01892870339 School Website
Hever Church Of England Voluntary Aided Primary School Voluntary Aided School Ages:4-11 Head Teacher Miss Helene Bligh	Hever Edenbridge Kent TN8 7NH 01732862304 School Website
Holmewood House School Other Independent School Ages:2-13 Head Teacher Mrs Ruth O'sullivan	Barrow Lane Langton Green Tunbridge Wells Kent TN3 0EB 1892860000 School Website
Speldhurst Church Of England Voluntary Aided Primary School Voluntary Aided School Ages:4-11 Head Teacher Mrs Stephanie Hayward	Langton Road Speldhurst Royal Tunbridge Wells Kent TN3 0NP 01892863044 School Website

Local Train Stations

Train Station
Ashurst (Kent) Off A264 Ashurst Hill, Ashurst, Kent, TN3 9TL 1.13 Miles

Cowden Blowers Hill, Cowden, Kent, TN8 7DS 1.67 Miles

Hever Un-Named Road, Off Hever Lane, Hever, Kent, TN8 7ER 3.39 Miles

Penshurst Station Hill, Penshurst, Kent, TN11 8JE 4.19 Miles

Eridge Groombridge Lane, Eridge Green, East Sussex, TN3 9LE 4.44 Miles

Local Taxis

Taxi
Delta Cars 01892 740404 Hillcrest/Chafford La, Tunbridge Wells, Kent, TN3 0SH 1.46 Miles
Home James Travel 07857 318575 3 Lampington Row, Tunbridge Wells, Kent, TN3 0JG 2.80 Miles
Langton Taxis 01892 862224 Timbers/Stonewall Pk Rd, Tunbridge Wells, Kent, TN3 0HG 3.00 Miles
Grosvenor Cars 01892 862961 20 St.Mary's Lane, Tunbridge Wells, Kent, TN3 0PR 3.38 Miles
Airport Car Services 01892 731221 20 Fremlin Close, Tunbridge Wells, Kent, TN4 8SF 3.71 Miles
L And B Cars 01892 515151 Flat 27/Rusthall Grange/Rusthall Rd, Tunbridge Wells, Kent, TN4 8PQ 4.21 Miles
Taylors Taxis 01892 863768 Old Timber Yard, Tunbridge Wells, Kent, TN3 9LB 4.35 Miles
M.R.B Taxi 07982 316177 Old Orchard Chiddingstone Causeway, Tonbridge, Kent, TN11 8LN 4.51 Miles
First Choice Taxis 01732 759821 Bridge House, Edenbridge, Kent, TN8 5DA 4.70 Miles
Airport And Taxi Specialists 0800 107 1195 30 Summervale Road, Tunbridge Wells, Kent, TN4 8JB 4.79 Miles

Local Post Boxes

Post Box
Blackham Collection Today available until:16:30 Weekday Last Collection:16:30 Saturday Last Collection:09:00
Willetts Lane No More Collections Today Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
White Post No More Collections Today Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Ashurst Old Post Office Collection Today available until:16:30 Weekday Last Collection:16:30 Saturday Last Collection:09:00
Walters Green Collection Today available until:16:45 Weekday Last Collection:16:45 Saturday Last Collection:09:00
Chafford Lane No More Collections Today Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Chiddingstone Hoath No More Collections Today Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Colestock Corner No More Collections Today Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Stone Cross Collection Today available until:16:30 Weekday Last Collection:16:30 Saturday Last Collection:09:00
Cowden Station No More Collections Today Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Fordcombe Old Post Office Collection Today available until:16:15 Weekday Last Collection:16:15 Saturday Last Collection:09:30
Hoath Corner No More Collections Today Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Saints Hill No More Collections Today Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Cowden Cross No More Collections Today Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Lyewood Common No More Collections Today Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00

Local GP Practices

GP Practice	Details
Groombridge And Hartfield Medical Group 01892 863326	The Nook, Withyham Road Groombridge Tunbridge Wells Kent TN3 9QP
The Surgery 1732770088	Village Hall High Street Penshurst Tonbridge Kent TN11 8BP
Groombridge And Hartfield Med Grp - The Hartfield Surgery	High Street Hartfield East Sussex TN7 4AD
The Old Bakery 1892863040	Penshurst Road Speldhurst Tunbridge Wells Kent TN3 0PQ
Rusthall Medical Practice 01892 515142	Rusthall Medical Centre Nellington Road,Rusthall Tunbridge Wells Kent TN4 8UW

Local Stores

Forest Row - Hartfield Road
19 Hartfield Road
Forest Row
East Sussex
RH18 5DN
01342 824780
Store Website
5.52 miles

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SPAR - Crowborough Post Office
Beacon House
Croft Road
Crowborough
TN6 1DL
Store Website
5.8 miles

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Local Vetinary Surgeries

Birgit Holistic Vet Ltd
The Oast, Hendal Farm Cherry Gardens Hill Groombridge Turnbridge Wells Kent TN3 9NU birgitholisticvet@hotmail.co.uk Website 2.69 miles

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Rusthall Veterinary Surgery
20 Ashley Gardens Rusthall Tunbridge Wells Kent TN4 8TU 01892 511715 rusthallvetsurgery@btconnect.com 3.93 miles
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Portland Vets Edenbridge
Shefts Croft Mill Hill Edenbridge Kent TN8 5DB 01732 868680 edenbridge@portlandvets.co.uk Website 4.71 miles

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Medivet Edenbridge / Lingfield Lodge Veterinary Clinic
Marsh Green Edenbridge Kent TN8 5QS 01732 864092 edenbridge@medivat.co.uk Website 4.85 miles
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Well House Vets
Summerfield Lodge 24 Eridge Road Tunbridge Wells Kent TN4 8HJ 01892 515885 info@well-housevets.co.uk Website 4.97 miles
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Vets Now (Tunbridge Wells)
C/O Culverden Veterinary Group 11 Culverden Park Road Tunbridge Wells Kent TN4 9RD 01892 458 610 tunbridgewellsclinic@vets-now.com 5.03 miles
Amenities Referrals only
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Local Dog Walks

Penshurst Place Circular
Approx 3 Mile Medium Walk Around The Beautiful Penshurst Place, One Or More Fields With Cows/Sheep. May Be Difficult To Get Some Dogs Through V Shaped Stiles. Leicester Square Penshurst Tonbridge TN11 8BL 2.89 miles

Location what3words poppy.daisy.maps

Haysden Park
Huge Open And Closed Park Based Around A Lake With Lots Routes Leading Off Towards And Along The Medway River. Lots Of Dogs And Great For Socialising. Royal Oak Lower Haysden Ln Tonbridge Lancashire TN11 9BD 5.57 miles

Location what3words snake.chats.sadly

Standen To Kingscote Bluebell Railway
A Linear Walk From Standen To Kingscote Bluebell Railway. The Walk Will Pass By Standen Rocks, Which Is A Great Spot For A Picnic Lunch With Its Wonderful Views Across The Reservoir. RH19 4NE 7.32 miles 2 Miles South Of East Grinstead, Signposted From Town Centre And B2110 (Turners Hill Road).

Location what3words labs.than.drift

Toys Hill
Lovely Walk Going Through Emmetts Garden For A Coffee Toys Hill Car Park Toy'S Hill Road Lancashire 7.38 miles Follow The Red Markers

Location what3words frock.wash.send

Toys Hill
A Choice Of Three Circular Routes. The 3 Mile (Red) Involves Crossing Two Roads Otherwise Off Lead Walk. Brasted Chart Lancashire 7.47 miles

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Hollies Loop Ashdown Forest
Crowborough Rd Lancashire 7.53 miles Ashdown Forest

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Weather Forecast

Friday	00:00	02:00	04:00	06:00	08:00	10:00	12:00	14:00	16:00	18:00	20:00	22:00

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Temp	11.1°C	10.5°C	10°C	9.7°C	11.1°C	16.1°C	20.6°C	23.6°C	24.3°C	20°C	18.3°C	17.1°C
Feels Like	9.4°C	8.8°C	8.3°C	8°C	9.1°C	15.7°C	20.5°C	24.8°C	25.5°C	20°C	18.3°C	17.1°C

Saturday	00:00	02:00	04:00	06:00	08:00	10:00	12:00	14:00	16:00	18:00	20:00	22:00

	Partly Cloudy	Cloudy	Overcast	Overcast	Cloudy	Overcast	Overcast	Overcast	Sunny	Clear	Clear	Clear
Temp	17.3°C	17°C	16.9°C	16.8°C	16.9°C	17.2°C	17.8°C	18.9°C	18.3°C	16.1°C	13.3°C	14.9°C
Feels Like	17.3°C	17°C	16.9°C	16.8°C	16.9°C	17.2°C	17.8°C	18.9°C	18.2°C	15.7°C	12.5°C	14.3°C

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	Clear	Clear	Clear	Clear	Sunny	Sunny	Sunny	Sunny	Sunny	Clear	Clear	Clear
Temp	10.8°C	8.6°C	6.9°C	5.4°C	6.6°C	9.1°C	12.1°C	13.1°C	12.9°C	11.8°C	8.8°C	9.1°C
Feels Like	9.1°C	6.3°C	4.2°C	2.4°C	4°C	7.2°C	10.9°C	12.5°C	12.4°C	11.3°C	7.7°C	7.6°C

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